so beautiful... a building of this magnificence should be maintained and preserved...

19th. century and early 20th. century Catholic churches are gorgeous. The care and craftsmanship that went into them is amazing. It appears as though there is some type of maintenance (thankfully) being done on the building and the grounds. Thank you for giving us a view of this beautiful place.

It always breaks my heart to see monasteries and convents abandoned. Especially since I want so badly to be a monk.

@paulbastier3773

2 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling. I was so sad to see a Poor Clair Monastery demolished in Liverpool. The small community of elderly nuns joined another community in York and I am told that too is closed. I so much wanted to be a non-priest choir monk when I was younger. I was not suited to the lay brothers life and not educated enough for the priesthood. I had enough Latin and the voice for a choir monk. I have my "choir stall" in my bedroom and a small altar where I recite or sing parts of the Divine Office which I pieced together on my computer so that it sounds like I am in choir with others. 'I have a Carthusian style cowl and scapular that nobody ever sees and I join in voice and intention with the Carthusian community at Parkminster Charterhouse, England. When it is midnight at Parkminster it is 8am where I live so I join them in reciting and offering the office of Lauds , sometimes Matins and Lauds on the big feasts of the church.

I don't think it is "abandoned," per se. There are no leaves inside the vestibule on the floor; no significant animal damage; no spiderwebs that I could see or that you commented on; the grounds look cared for; the gutters are pretty clean; there are candles on the altar; even the brass is pretty shiny.

@helenhickman1901

3 жыл бұрын

It's lovely!!!

I want to commend you for being so reverent in this gorgeous monastery! You are one of the better explorers that I have seen. I really appreciate watching these video’s especially when they don’t use curse words. Some of the explorer’s say the F word to describe everything! There are thousands of words that can be used instead of curse words! I thank you for respecting the buildings and your viewers!

doesnt matter if your religious or not, to let buildings like this decay is abhorrent, the craftsmanship that went into them is long gone and when they crumble we will never see the likes again, people would pay to go and visit them if used as a museum, such beauty belongs sadly to an age long gone, magnificent video could have watch for a lot longer.....

@AWE83

5 жыл бұрын

Defo gonna return make a better one

@ruthfield4083

5 жыл бұрын

@@AWE83 look forward to seeing it....

@AWE83

5 жыл бұрын

Mate sure u subscribe and hit the bell I've just currently toured Italy sp loads more videos to come

@lashawnablanton4649

5 жыл бұрын

I completely agree

@GOLDSMITHEXILE

5 жыл бұрын

You are wrong, in that the craft skills needed to build edifices like this are no way "long gone"! There are still plenty of stone masons, carpenters etc with incredible knowledge, skills and experience. The problem lies with the financing of such a huge long term project. We aren't in the middle ages any more, when the papist hierarchy could "obtain" finance at will, and they would hire workmen, whilst meanwhile the ordinary peasants shivered in their hovels wondering how on earth they would meet the next payment to get grandmother out of purgatory. In the UK in the 19th century, we endured a "gothic revival" where all sorts of buildings including utilitarian ones such as railway stations, were designed by anglo catholic architects such as augustus pugin, and built with that quasi religious faux medieval style, and parish churches were in some cases retro fitted to make them look like pre reformation catholic ones. The results were not attractive, needless to say

Brother the heart felt emotions you show in your videos shows respect for the old days and how far we have drifted from righteousness and cleanliness of heart and soul.. We have lost our way ... Keep up the good work ... We must find our way back...

Unfortunately, the description is completely wrong, this is the Former Grand Seminary Chapel in Sommervieu, Normandy, France. I believe the name of the chapel is called Chapelle Des Pelotes and this is it's brief history (originally built in the 1800s as a secondary school, which contained a massive chapel. The seminary operated until early 1900’s when the church separated from the state, in the middle of WW1 the Belgian army set up a hospital there for soldiers. And then later turned into a home for ex servicemen until it sadly closed down in 2000.) I got the information from this website : connorhicks.co.uk/chapelle-des-pelotes-france-urbex/ which contains beautiful photos taken by the owner of the site himself.

@Richard-dp4fl

4 жыл бұрын

that is brilliant information - nice one 👍🇬🇧✌️. What a truly beautiful building - glorious..

@jannabors1961

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the information.

@philyew3617

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent information and you are absolutely correct. The website you refer to in your link (Connor Hicks Photography) is great and well worth more than a few minutes viewing.

Loved this. The beauty of the architecture made me cry. Your photography was wonderful, background music perfect. Not a lot of chit chat. You allowed the building to "speak" for itself. Thank you for sharing this. Breaks my heart to see these abandoned buildings. The stories that could be told if those walls could talk.

Such beauty, what a wonderful video, agree to move a little slower and on some of the detail pause for a little longer to capture the images, but the rest was EXCELLENT!!

Every bit of that Monastery is a work of art, so beautiful. Thank you for posting.

Why oh why is this beautiful place abandoned it’s ridiculous. It needs to be brought back to life.

Hi Again. I am so blown away at the beauty of this monastery. The statues are in such pristine condition. The carvings and everything is just beautiful.

Absolutely beautiful, thank you so much for taking us with you to that beautiful monastery God bless you for the video 🥰💖✌🏼🕊🇬🇧

The gargoyles on this monastery with their "open mouths" that you pointed out and were puzzled by are actually to carry away the rainwater from the roof and direct it out of the open mouths and onto the ground and away from the foundation of the building.

This is the Chapelle des Pelotes in Sommervieu, Normandy. It is a former Grand Seminary Chapel apparently modeled after the one in Montreal which was completed in 1694.

@fionadavis23

4 жыл бұрын

Saucerful Thank you, in the 60’s the (Roman Catholic) Church used to have worldwide vocation events to recruit clergy but that was 50 years ago so now the young ones then are old. There aren’t so many prepared for a life of poverty chastity and obedience anymore! It looks as if someone caretakes . The small metal casket was for the consecrated communion host(wafers) and was usually on the altar.

Stunning. I almost feel as if I’m there with you. The way the sunlight falls inside that chapel is so beautiful. What a peaceful place

What an architectural wonder !! Those doors, windows, magnificent cathedrals and so much more.. and all of the work that went into the initial building of such a place, So Beautiful, I can only imagine the acoustics in this place filled with the voices of the Monks chanting and singing.. So sad to see it empty. It's like something out of a dream, Ty for the wonderful tour... :)

@alextapia2107

5 жыл бұрын

Teena Raven Snow same feelings. Very well described

@tonyt5919

5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, such a sad sight, I wonder why it was abandoned though,?

Definely would be a great place for filming a historical movie or mini series . Amazing and beautiful, stood the test of time.

Like all old monastaries every inch of themis a work of art, great to see this place doesn't have any mindless tagging graf on the walls.

@mrsgupt

4 жыл бұрын

I've been told that any callow youth attempting this would be quickly arrested by the armed guards, and given some severe corporal punishment.

That was one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever seen in my life it gave me a sense of calm when you went in and when you went up top I wish you would have given a little longer and better shot of the view but it was stunning. I could hang out there all day!!!

@AWE83

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry I'm gonna try and return and make an amazing videos c

How can one not marvel at this magnificent piece of architecture

The most beautiful structure I've seen yet. Thank you!

Just imagine the beautiful sounds of the monks or nuns singing, rising upward from their places in the benches along the walls in that huge Abbey. Would have been magnificent!

This made me cry. I live in France and this video is symbolic of the state of affairs for the Eldest daughter of the Church. Thank you for your work.

I can't believe that such a treasure is left abandoned to itself. Thinking about all the history and all the stories those now silent walls may contain makes me upset...

OMG this is one of the most amazing abandoned buildings I've ever seen, untouched by graffiti and vandals, it's stunning to say the least, wow I loved every minute of this place, thank you for showing so much of it, it's immaculate. blew me away.

Asa devoted catholic, I want you yo know, your music, and this video entirely has brought tears to my eyes of such beauty. May God bless you, bring you saftey, and joy as your journey continues.

@alexisarrizon6083

4 жыл бұрын

If you're actually devoted pray your Rosary daily. It really doesv fortify ones faith. God bless you 🙏

Pre mud flood architecture. You won't see any buildings being built like this today. It's amazing it hasn't been destroyed like the majority of pre mud flood buildings have. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful building with us.

@jameshardin3208

5 жыл бұрын

grammapat what are you talking about?

@jameshardin3208

5 жыл бұрын

Pre mud flood? Nonsense...

The monastery is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing!! Our Mother Mary-Always Protects Holy Ground. The locked Tabernacle that used to house Our Lord needs to come back! All the wooden seats as you first walked in, where the monks would sing their Gregorian chants to Praise Our Lord everyday! Poor France, poor Paris, she's been through so much in time! Notre Dame & all the fires through all the years of war in the past. It's not over yet but You will once again Arise Victorious in the end! Love to All! Praise to The Triune God! Amen ♡♡♡

The box isn't for holy water, it's called a tabernacle and is where holy communion that has been consecrated is kept

@museluvr

Жыл бұрын

True, the holy water would've been just outside the doors, at the top of the stairs in that circular pedestal.

That building is a work of art. We owe it to the workers who built it, to preserve it.

Incredibly beautiful and still the holiness is present.

It's very sad how Europe (and the rest of the world) has abandoned the faith. This monastery is symbolic of that. It's cold and lonely. :' (

@amauricosta7728

5 жыл бұрын

@Dark Light desculpe, eu não lhe entendi !

@GameChanger597

5 жыл бұрын

@Dark Light And do you think the monks weren't already doing that? Don't be fooled.

@whowantstoknow2617

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Don't be fooled by idiots writing nonsensical comments.

@sweetnsourchick1761

5 жыл бұрын

@@whowantstoknow2617 Thank you, good sir.

Beautiful building it cant be left to slowly decay and eventually fall down like so many old buildings do. On a personal note its so good to see someone who obviously cares about our heritage and enjoys visiting it and by your videos can share it with so many us who can not get to see it for various reasons. Keep up the great work, share your videos to make people aware of buildings and other important structures and just maybe they wont be allowed to rot and eventually fall down so that the site can be redeveloped.

Absolutely Beautiful..! But It's so disappointing to be empty... It should be working and well preserved by the government. What the government is doing out there with such a beautiful peaceful place ? Love from India...

How great how can these beautiful buildings go into neglect, God bless you for sharing

What a true waste, I hope someday someone restores that gorgeous church!

Civilization. I almost forgot how beautiful and decent it was.

@cdamauser1963

4 жыл бұрын

Logos!

GREAT VIDEO. THANKS. Being raised Catholic I thought at first this was simply a church and rectory on the side. However, it is a monastery. The statues up on the walls are Catholic Saints and used to pray roseries and are called stations if I recollect rightly. Catholics are very much into rituals. The Stations and Rosery is a ritual the occupants of the monastery would perform.

@michaelprosperity3420

4 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ through Mary, Jesus Christ in Mary. St Louis DeMontfort. Very sorry to hear you lost your faith. You are in my prayers.

A big church should purchase that & make it into a great house of worship!

WHY WHY WHY? Someone please rescue this place! Great job!

Absolutely exquisite. I truly hate that this place will most likely be left to decay. Thank you so much for the tour.

We should all respect these old beautiful buildings and be ashamed of ourselves for allowing any of them for being empty, yet alone having any single deterioration. There are so many people who would at least pay to tour these amazing structures. It is sinful that our world has so many useful buildings empty. We have so many people in the world that cannot afford a simple rooftop or any structure over their heads and yet, we would rather allow any building the opportunity to rot than open its doors to those in need. So many uses, God watches and has been observing our callus ways. We are now reaping what we globally have sowed...waste! Thank you for sharing this fabulous monastery. 💜✝️

@augusin

4 жыл бұрын

Why don't you think about filling them with young holy monks from around the globe..?

There is no grafitti, the stained glass is all unbroken, no fire scorched walls, no beer bottles, condoms, needles. That place is not abandoned and is well watched and cared for.

@user-ly1fk9kk9d

5 жыл бұрын

To be sincere it would be creepy to find condoms even if it was really abandoned haha.

@clydecavalieri4511

5 жыл бұрын

You are correct. This is the Grand Seminary of Montreal, Canada. In the 1950's there were 350 students, as of a couple of years ago, there were 17. Some parts are underutilized and I am sure some dorms and classrooms have been closed off. Parts of the complex are registered as Canadian Historical Sites. A student who is a photographer has posted pictures on KZread. Search Photo Doc/Grand Seminaine de Montreal/ Peter Patinaude.

@ProphetPX

5 жыл бұрын

you would rather see it that way, than the way that it still is (very beautiful at that) ????

Why on Earth is this amazing construction abandoned, the architecture is stunning, and the building could live on being used for years ahead, I can not comprehend why this is not being used today?!

@AWE83

5 жыл бұрын

It's so sad isn't it s many buildings just getting left like this.. kind why I've tried keeping it secret just so all the wring type don't go there and smash it up

The doors, the floors, the architecture, simply exquisite, such details, I love how you appreciate what you do and how respectful you are.

The abandonment of this beautiful place is heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing!

wow... what a waste to see this incredible work of art just sitting there a true shame. but thank you for sharing people like myself would never get to see places like this if it were not for people like you.

What a shame to abandon such a beautiful building. People will build some ugly structure elsewhere and swoon over it. I love these old buildings. I hope someone takes it over without and maintains its beauty.

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful monastery. What a site to behold.

The tile floor.....beautiful! We went to London and climbed the steps up, up, up at St Pauls Cathedral. Once at top, we started to ascend a winding iron staircase to the “Golden Gallery”. My husband had to stop, he was scared of heights. The space on the winding staircase was so tight, I almost freaked out.

I like to thank you for TAKEING me along in this video. I am a poor man and would never have the means to see this place. When you went up the staircase it felt like I was there or it's spectacular views atop. It's sad that Chritianity is decaying with the Church..I know it's all about Christ always has been. But can only imagine when this church was in full swing and ppl went there to see like minded ppl of faith.. What a great video .. Lord Bless you. .Continue this brings ppl like myself to see it threw your camera. ..

@lapetitemoma

5 жыл бұрын

This is what happens when the upper authorities turn Christianity into a business. I'm sure they were sincere when they first built it, but sin enters in.

@CarefulSteps1

5 жыл бұрын

what a lovely thought pitodinfinty. I too won't ever get here..so it's nice to be able to put yourself there thru the lens and just imagine and feel the peacefulness of it.

Amazing video sir. Keep up the good work and bring more great videos like this one.

They must have known geometry in 1864. It's so well balanced and pleasing to the eye, even from the air. Stunning.

For Mary Palm and others who may be interested, the former seminary is at Sommervieux in the départment of Calvados in Normandy. The site had been that of the country house of the Bishop of Bayeux since 1477, the original house being destroyed in the 18th century. In 1838 the seminary was established and the main buildings erected 1838-51 to the design of Edouard Le Forestier who, however, died before the chapel was built. The work was continued by l'Abbé Alexandre Noget-Lacour and the chapel opened in 1891. At the separation of church and state in France in 1906 the seminary commandeered by the state and served as a military hospital during the First World War. It was returned to the Diocese of Bayeux at some time after the Second World War and was used as a holiday home for children (colonie de vacances) and more recently two different lay communities, the Chemin Neuf and Charles de Foucauld group used it. It was sold in 2016 to a local couple who are retoring the main building at present and have plans to restore the chapel. You can see more pictures: www.bcd-urbex.com/chapelle-des-pelotes-france/ and www.obsidianurbexphotography.com/religious/chapelle-des-pelotes-france/

@koro287

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for putting this location to rest,i was very doubtful this pommy trespasser made it to Montreal Canada.

Absolutely agree! This world is going crazy. Such places should not get abandoned anywhere!

Catholic Church is at least keeping up the grounds ! No foliage growing my heart ❤️ was saddened by its emptiness but consoled by blessed mother holding Jesus in her arms strengthened me

@elgintv

4 жыл бұрын

Ha! See *www.sulpc.org/sulpc_sem_montreal_en.php** and visit!* AND DONATE! (I happen to be an atheist. No all atheist hearts are cold)

@tyroniousyrownshoolacez2347

4 жыл бұрын

Holding who ? my landscaper Jesus ? Bless her heart.

Beautiful, Such sadness to see it empty when once was witnessed to hyms and prayer. Thank you Dave did a great job showing us around.

If I were there I'd want to sit and meditate for a while. Don't you ever feel that way?

That Gold Cabinet is the tabernacle for keeping The Eucharist

Thank you for treating this with the respect it deserves. Beautiful.

The box is called a tabernacle and is for holding the Blessed Sacrament, the consecrated hosts distributed at Holy Communion.

All the time it must have taken hundreds of men to build it and now left to rot ! It’s more than sad, it’s heartbreaking :-) i must say that I love your choice of music, don’t change anything :-)

@malcolmcanning548

4 жыл бұрын

It was not built by us . We could just about build it in 2020 .its a power generation system built by a race before us ...think about building it with horses . impossible..

This is not a monastery, but the Grand Séminaire de Sommervieu in Normandy : It is not abandoned. The "monks" still play there. While the building is not very well up kept, my advice, don't go back there. The Kings on the walls are a testament to the Building. Even in 1990, the Mayors of the towns around Normandy visited to do business. This is not a safe place to be, at any time. (unless you knock on the front door and ask for a tour) You would probably get one.

@AWE83

5 жыл бұрын

Hi there it was a local that let us in and said due to funds this place isnt being used but they use the building in front of it. It's a beautiful place I loved every minute of it.

@gabrielaroman9743

5 жыл бұрын

That is correct. And the building he visited is the chapelle.

So beautiful. If i were wealthy id purchase some of these properties simply to preserve them

@cynthiarothschild7777

5 жыл бұрын

IF YOU KNOW BETTER , YOU WOULD DO " OTHERWISE ! " READ : IN THE KING JAMES VERSION HOLY BIBLE , DEUTERONOMY 12 : 3 ; 7 : 5 ; 12 : 30 ; 12 : 1 ; 12 : 20 ; EXODUS 23 : 24 ; 1 JOHN 2 : 15 ; JAMES 4 : 4 ; MATTHEW 6 : 19 - 21 . " THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER "

@mindlesskittles

5 жыл бұрын

It makes me so angry that they tear down old buildings to build new ones. They should be fixing what we already have.

@russianbot842

5 жыл бұрын

@@mindlesskittles I agree in prospect, however a lot of these buildings are knocked down because of mold, structural damage, rotting, unhealthy air, or new building safety regulations. Most people see the beauty and value in these buildings, but quite often they simply cannot be saved.

So beautiful so much history why would anyone want to demolish it make it into Musium and let the people learn its history and enjoy its beauty x

@fullmoon5495

4 жыл бұрын

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Chateau and Former Grand Seminary Chapel in Sommervieu, Normandy, France The site includes a 19th-century chateau and chapel, located on the site of a medieval castle which no longer exists. The seminary was in use until 1906 and the property was recently sold to a private owner from the village.

Hope somebody saves this building. Nothing like that will be built again.

Someone put a lot of love into that building....

Such a beautiful structure and artwork. It looks strong and safe to inhabit. I wonder why was it abandoned?

This is the most beautiful building I’ve ever seen. Thanks for the tour. I could have watched it for an hour.

Heartbreaking, but the beauty and majesty is still uplifting.

A Monastery's beauty does not lies in its architecture but in the monks and worshippers worshipping in it.

@GameChanger597

5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, actually the Bible says to worship God in Spirit and in Truth. That means God is only to be worshipped by the power of the Holy Spirit , and by the truth of His Word which is Jesus Christ. The monks did not do that. They worshipped false idols and Mary and the saints- something the Lord specifically tells us NEVER ever to do. God says there is only One Mediator between God and man and it is Jesus Christ. Jesus also said no one comes to the Father but by Me. That means you can't go to the Father through Mary and you can't go to the Father through the saints, but only by Jesus Christ alone can you reach the Father. The catholic church is filled with paganism and pedophiles and does not follow the true teachings of the Bible but rather warps them and twists scripture to meet its own religious requirements rather than God's own Word. Just remember that satanists, witches, and Santeria all use crosses and statues of saints and Mary and Jesus to practice their evil religions too. Religious articles isn't what makes us religious, and God even told us not to use them or make them. Christianity is about following GOD'S word, not diminishing it to appease the catechism and the pope's point of view.

@augusin

4 жыл бұрын

@@GameChanger597 Catholics do not worship idols.. it's a false propaganda you people make knowingly or unknowingly.. after all every christian owe to catholic monks for preserving the Holy Scriptures.. they dedicated their lives for learning, copying, translating and preserving the book in tact throughout the first 14 centuries AD.. Until in 1455 when J Gutenburg printed the first copies of the Bible it was manuscripted by the christian monks.. Protestants forget that their Sola Sciptura was possible only by Catholic Monks dedicating their likes.

IM IN TOTAL AWE THE SHEER SIZE OF IT IS AMAZING AND TO THINK THAT PEOPLE LEFT THAT BEAUTIFUL MONASTERY BEHIND IF I LIVED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ID AT LEAST BE CLEANING IT UP SUCH BEAUTY

Almost unbelievable that anyone would allow such a grand building to fall into such disrepair! Just stunning...truly!

Very beautiful monastery, I guess it's fun to pretend it's abandoned but it's obvious it's not

The holes in mouths of creatures are for rain drainage from the roof .Many of us still go to church. Wish an order would move in that beautiful monastery.

I've noticed that you have a great respect for the buildings you visit! You have always leave things the same way you found it! Awesome job, thanks again! 🌝

The technology, tools, and methods have all been noted and annotated, sure, but it never ceases to astound me that such structures could be built in that era with those tools and methods.

@TerryReedMiss

4 жыл бұрын

In what era? It's from the early 1900's! It's a copy of much older buildings, but yes, THOSE amaze me too! Just thinking of the work, the manual labor, that went into cathedrals in the 1100s ... or how about castles in like 500 AD! Yikes! How lovely to live where buildings are around that are that old! Here in the US, we have the ... um .. uh ... NOTHING! Monticello is lovely! Does the Grand Canyon count? Maybe the Pueblo Indian civilization? LOLOL :-)

What makes you think its actually abandoned? It is really well maintained, clean with fire extinguishers and candles etc!

Totally amazing ,My name is Brett from the United States of America the state of Alabama the city of Scottsboro thank you for your work that is so beautiful I just think that that place you just showed right there had more reason than just a monastery I think it was something more spectacular than we even know

What a beautiful place so sad no one is there, it would be nice one day they fill that beautiful place and have service thanks for showing the awesome video

Beautiful just beautiful. It makes my heart hurt to think of it as abandoned

This video is breathtaking ❤

This place has not been abandoned ,it been given official state heritage , it is still used to bury Sulpician priests . The building attached in the gardens is a private Boys school so you could have got permission to go In and view it .

@ProphetPX

5 жыл бұрын

you know this how? you found it on the internet or you have been there?

How could this beautiful church ever be abandoned?

@anastasiajuneau9921

4 жыл бұрын

snuggles03 It's called contraception and rejecting all of God's laws on marriage , divorce, NFP, abortion and the sodomitical life.

I agree, the building is being maintained by someone even although not in use. Still beautiful and enjoyed looking round. As an ex nurse Im concerned about your continual sinus infections. If you suspect mold may be causing your sinus problems, the only way to know for sure is to get tested for fungal sinusitis by your doctor. Since fungi love damp, dark conditions, the sinus cavity is a perfect growing place, making it difficult to eliminate them once they are in place. ... Personal protective equipment needed ALL the time I fear! Not just for mould but asbestos too. Great videos btw!

I wonder why and when was this beautiful place was abandoned?

Architecturally, it's a masterpiece, and it an academic study in the french gothic style, and the tiles on the floor are also equally special. The windows are remarkably thin, and void of tracery, which mixes in a little bit of the early english style, though the apse and masonry vault are exceedingly french. The only bad parts are the altar (versus populum) and the glass. Also the doorhinges are nice

@gwendiffenbacher1695

5 жыл бұрын

, , , you win the prize. Sommervieu, Normandy, France.

Beautiful! We really don't build anything as grand or remarkable like this anymore. Thanks for the awesome tour!

The moment you entered the chapel.. someone has to be caring for the place. That is too neat and clean, and lovely still. The metal box you wondered on is called the Tabernacle, which housed the Holy Eucharist, or Host given during Mass. The Holy water would've been just outside the doors, in that circular post, atop the stairs.

The box would have held Eucharistic communion wafers, possibly Holy oils; Holy water was usually held in a bowl or dish at the entrance. Great and magnificent place, so sad that it is no longer used. Can you imagine those stairs in a long robe?

One word Wow absolutely amazing place great one 👍👍

@gwendiffenbacher1695

5 жыл бұрын

Agree: totally.

By looking at the surroundings and inside the building (monastery), the place doesn’t look abandoned. Someone seems to be maintaining it. It’s not being used but absolutely not abandoned. I have seen many buildings like this in Europe, and many such unused and old buildings (castles, monasteries, mansions) are turned into museums.

You were very respectful of the property you visited. I liked that.

This is not the Chapel of the Grand Seminary of Montreal since it is not abandoned and GSM is downtown Montréal Québec Canada. You should be more accurate on your description. However it is a great place of worship.

Shortly after Vatican II started religious vocations died down. I go to a huge church in Spokane, Washington that once had over 100 Jesuit seminarians, but after the second Vatican there ended up being less than a dozen there. The church was sold and whoever bought it kept it a traditional Roman Catholic Church with pre 1955 rubrics and the Latin Mass. From my understanding a lot of seminaries are closed now due to lack of vocations.

Wow what an awesome building everything about it floors ceiling carvings windows just amazing. 1 thing for sure we will never c another 1 like it because no 1 could build that 2 day another lost trade really sad actually, the young of 2 day need 2 learn real trades.that was a fantastic visit thank you 👍always enjoy your exploring 😃

when ever this monastery was built - it was built to last. where those statues were, omg... its like new inside. and the ceiling hasnt collapsed at all, such a gorgeous building. i noticed through one of the windows as you climbed - the lawns are still being looked after, loved this video. thank you for showing us... and it was good to see there has been no graffiti or damage done inside by kids or other explorers